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In 1903. A. G. Borchardt became identified with the history of Fresno County, and was one of the first persons to
purchase a twenty-acre ranch in the Poppy Colony. He is an American-born citizen of German parentage, and is a true and loyal supporter of the United States under all circumstances.
He was born at Agawam, near Springfield, Mass., in 1861, the son of Gustave and Sophia Borchardt, who were the parents of two children : Mrs. Ackerman. who resides in Springfield. Mass. and Adolph G. In 1881. Mr. Borchardt. after following the sea for a few years, went to Gardiner. Maine, where he engaged in the general merchandise business until he sold out to come to California. The father. Gustave Borchardt. has passed away: the mother is still living in Agawam. Mass., where she is the owner of property.
After purchasing his ranch of twenty acres in the Poppy Colony. Fresno County, Cal., Mr. Borchardt began improving it and in due time brought the place up to a high state of cultivation, having set it out to vines and fruits. In 1911 he sold the ranch and purchased forty acres of raw land situated four miles west of Sanger, but he resides at De Wolf Station, on the Santa Fe railway. Though this was unimproved land when he purchased it, through perseverance and energetic effort he has made of it a productive ranch, devoted to plums, peaches, and alfalfa, and has built a fine residence, which is both convenient and commodious. In 1913 he sold twenty acres on the east at a satisfactory advance. The ranch is a model of neatness in appearance, and bespeaks thrift, prosperity and judicious management.
In 1882, A. G. Borchardt was united in marriage with Miss Linnie Hall, a native of Maine and the daughter of Judson and Adelaide Hall, of Nobleboro, Maine. Twelve children were born of this happy union, ten of whom are living: Estella; Harold, who is married and lives in Louisville, Ky., and who was in training at Camp Taylor, Ky., until discharged; and Mildred, Barbara, Dorothea, Floyd, Gertrude, Evelyn, Paul, and Norma. Fraternally, Mr. Brochardt is a Mason, a member of the Lodge, Chapter and Commandery at Gardiner, Maine. He is a progressive and enterprising rancher and is held in high esteem in the community where he resides.
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1861 - 1928 (67 years)
